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Hr. w. Appleby President, CMOS

Canada and the United States are preparing plans for an evaluation study of Eulerian Models designed to simulate the Long Range Transport of Airborne Pollutants (LRTAP). Two of the models to be evaluated include: the Acid Deposition and Oxidant Model (ADOM) being supported by the Ontario Ministry of Environment COME), the atmospheric Environment Service (AES) and Umweltbundesamt (West Germany) and the Regional Acid Deposition Model (RADM) being supported by EPA in the United States. An important element of t he modelling effort would be to establish model performance and credibility through comparison with observed conditions. The United States has outlined their proposals in a document entitled "Reg ional Eulerian Model Field Study and evaluations" by Durham et al. (August 1986). However. nor firm Canadian plans yet exist.

At its meeting in June 1985, the Scientific Committee of CMOS (SCICO) first expressed the opinion that it was important that the atmospheric science community as a whole have an opportunity to have input into the evaluation studies. A letter was written to the Atmospheric Environment Service and a reply was received (see December/85 and August/86 CMOS Newsletters). The subject was discussed at subsequent SCICO meetings. and at its most recent meeting last November. a small sub-committee consisting of G. Isaac. D. Steyn and H. Leighton (chairman) was formed and given the respons ibility of suggesting to the AES how the resources of the broader scientific community might best be utilized. This approach has the support of AES management.

Although the U.S. program might cost as much as $50 million. the funds currently set aside by OME and AES are modest and will be committed to mainly running networks. preparing data bases and running the model. However. other sources of money, NSERC, AES Science Subventions, etc. might be used if some good ideas are developed. The purpose of t his letter is to be used if some good ideas are developed. The purpose of t his letter is to solicit suggestions , comments, and hopefully expressions of interest to be involved in some particular aspect of the evaluation procedure. The sub-committee will attempt to organize the replies and use them as a basis fo r recommendations to be submitted to the AES.

There are a number of ways that scientists at the uniVersiti es , provincial government agencies. and other institutions could participate in the model evaluation process. The following list is by no means exhaustive but contains some of the possible areas in which contributions to the model evaluation may be welcomed.

1. Planning of the evaluation program and field studies

Do you have comments or a particular interest in the overall evaluation design or in the organization of the field programs?

2. Field studies

Instrumentation to augment the "standard" surface and aircraft mounted instruments.

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3. Data Bases

Verification of emissions data base . AnalYSis of lab and field data bases.

4. Submodel evaluation

Meteorological fields Gas phase sub-module Dry deposition module Wet deposition module Comparisons with other models

5. Sensitivi ty Studies

Tests of the model sensitivity to initial and boundary conditions.

6. Case Studies Henry Leighton Associate Professor Department of Meteorology McGill University

NEW CHOS HI!HBI!RS

The following new members were approved at the Council meeting of 8 May 1987.

fir. Douglas Johnson (student member)

Mr. Robert M. Stoutjesdyk « regular member) Mr. Peter G. Berrang (regular member)

Mr. James W. Butler {student member}

Dr. Robert J. Conover (regular member)

Mr. John S. Matus (student member)

Mr. Richard L. Penner (regular member)

Dr. R.W. Trites (regular member)

Mr. James Freemantle (student member)

Hr. Andrew Giles (student Member)

Mr. Tom Cochrane (student member)

Mins Sylvie Gravel (student member)

Mr. Balbir Saini (regular member)

Mr. Harvey W. Raynor (regular member)

Dr . C.L. Austin (regular member)

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o M N I ~ ..• OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGY

NEWS AND INFORMATION

EXECUTIVE, Jim Abraham. Chairman Ken Macdonald. Vice-Chairman Peter Bowyer. Secretary- Treasurer

ACTIVITIES, CMOS has asked the Atmospheric Environment

Service to allow an OPMET SIG representative to participate (as a member or observer) on the AES Operational Meteorology Advisory Committee (OMAC). The OPMET SIG feels that decisions made by the AES have an impact on all operational meteorol ogists in Canada. The AES denied the request. stating that the objectives of OMAC were internal to AES.

The OPMET SIG executive has been occupied with preparation for the Second AES/cMOS Workshop on Operational Meteorology. Bill Richards, publicity director for the workshop, has prepared an information package. This issue of OMNI is devoted to that.

AES/CMOS 2nd Workshop on Operational Meteorology

Halifax~ Nova Scotia October 14 - l6~ 1987

PROGRAM The Atmospheric Environment Service (AES) has

an extensive on-going requirement for training of operational personnel who provide weather services in Canada. The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) has therefore been contracted by AES to hold the Second Workshop on Operational Meteoro l ogy to meet a number of training requirements:

the workshop should contribute to improvements in the Weather Service System by providing a forum for transferring and sharing of knowledge and experiences dealing with operational meteorology; it should identify needs and priorities and promote research and development in the field of operational meteorology and the provision of weather services; it will provide for an opportunity for interaction among operational meteorologists, technicians, researchers, educators and managers concerned with various aspects of the Weather Service System.

The program Committee is p l eased with t he quality of Abstracts and laboratory proposals received. Enthusiastic participation by registrants wil l contribute to the learning experience and ensure that the goals of the workshop are met.

VENUE The workshop wi l l be held at the Chateau

Halifax Hotel in downtown Ha l ifax. Halifax is a historic maritime c i ty full of attractions for visitors. Delicious east c oast lobster, fish chowder and maritime hospitality are unforgettable.

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TRANSPORTATION Halifax is served by air, rail and highway

links to most North American cities. The airport is l ocated approximately 30 km from downtown Halifax. A bus service, available just outside the arrivals area door, will take you to the Chateau

Halifax and other downtown hotels. The bus fare is $7.50 per person. Al ternatively, taxis are avai l ab l e for a flat rate of about $25 and car rentals are avai l able at the airport.

Air Canada is the official airline for the workshop . By making your reservations through the Air Canada Convention Central (1 - 800-361-7585), you will be eligible for at least 20% off regular fares. The discount can be obtained only if you or your travel agent make the reservation through Convention Central . See reprint of pamphlet for additional detai l s.

ACCOMMODATION Al l sessions will take place in the Chateau

Halifax. A block of rooms has been arranged for workshop participants at the special rate of $55 (single). Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the participant. To obtain the preferred rate be sure to mention the workshop when making your reservations, or ma i l the reservation form below direc t ly to the hotel.

SOCIAL PROGRAM Her Honour, Mrs. Alan Abraham, wife of the

Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia. will host a spousal coffee at Government House on Wednesday morning, October 14. Transportation will be provided if necessary.

On Wednesday afternoon, October 14. a tour of t he Bedford Institute of Oceanography is planned. This f acility is the centre for oceanographic research on the East Coast of Canada. Transportation will l eave the Chateau Halifax at approximately 1500 and the tour will last about 2 hours. Tours of the Maritimes Weather Centre in Bedford and the METOC centre (Canadian Forces meteoro l ogical-oceanographic centre) are also tentatively being planned. Please inform the LAC of your interest or preferences.

An i cebreaker will be held in the Bluenose Room atop Chateau Halifax from 7:00 to 10:00 pm on Wednesday, October 14. A Poster/Demonstration Session wil l be held concurrently which will include A/V demons t rations by several participants. A cash bar will be available.

On Thursday evening, October 15, the Banquet will be held in the Bluenose Room where the view of Halifax harbour is both expansive and breathtaking. Many distinguished guests are expected to attend. Famed speaker and comedian Genera l John Cabot Trail will be guest speaker. Price of the banquet will be between $15 and $20 and tickets will be available by mail and at the registration desk. Coc ktails wi l l be served at 6:30 pm and the banquet begins at 7: 30.

The Chateau Halifax is located within easy walking distance of many Halifax tourist sites, including Citadel Hill and Historic Properties. Tours available. include a Halifax Water Tour which leaves Historic Properties for a 2 hour harbour tour at $9.75 per person. Suggestions and guidance will be available at the registration desk for those wishing to visit historic, cultural or natural attractions in the city or province.

REGISTRATION The registration fee is $75 (Can) for CMOS

members and $100 (Can) for non-members. Approved delegates from AES and Canadian Forces Weather Service (CFWS) will have their fee prepaid by their employer. All participants . must complete and return the regis tration f orm below. Registration may be limited so interested persons are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

The cost of the banquet ticket ($15 - $20) is not included in the registration fee. Banquet tickets will be offered with confirmation of registration and at the registration desk.

Your registration volume, may be picked on arrival in Halifax. registration desk are Sessions.

kit, including pre- print up at the registration desk Hours and location of the

indicated in the Synopsis of

Please send completed registration form and payment (if applicable) to:

CMOS OPMET Workshop c/o Maritimes Weather Centre 1496 Bedford Hwy BEDFORD. Nova Scotia Canada, B4A lE5

Make cheques payable to CMOS OPMET Workshop.

ACKNOWLKDGEllENTS The organiz ing committee is grateful for the

support of; Air Canada Province of Nova Scotia Atmospheric Environment Service .

LOCAL ARRANGEllKNTS COHIIITTEI!

Chairman Ken Macdonald OPMET WORKSHOP c/o Maritimes Weather Centre 1496 Bedford Hwy BEDFORD, Nova Scotia B4A lE5 (902) 426-9182

Secretary Martha Danks (902) 426-9181

Treasurer Peter Bowyer (902) 426-9181

PubliCity/Publications William Richards (902) 426-9135

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Social/Facilities Convener Gary Lines (902) 426-4474

Registration Convener Steve Miller (902) 426-9181

PROGRAM COHKITTEI!

Chairman Jim Abraham Maritimes Weather Centre 1496 Bedford Hwy BEDFORD, Nova Scotia B4A 1E5 (902) 426-9181

Jim Alexander Toronto (416) 667-4645

Steve Hickey Saint John (506) 696-33 10

Mert Horita Vancouver (604) 666 - 0079

Lou Legal Winnipeg (204) 949- 4513

Laurie Wilson Toronto (416) 667-4811

SYNOPSIS OF SESSIONS

Chateau Halifax

Wednesday. October 14. 1987 0730 Registration in Baronet Lobby 0830 THEME SPEAKER SESSION - I 1100 SESSION 1 - CYCLOGENESIS 1330 SESSION 2A - MARINE METEOROLOGY 1330 SESSION 2B ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING

1500 1520 1900

TECHNIQUES - I TRIP TO BIO/HWC/METOC (TENTATIVE) LABORATORY SESSION - 1 POSTER/DEMONSTRATION SESSION AND ICEBREAKER IN BLUENOSE ROOM

~0~83~0~~Ai.~~~~~~f'.- 2 1100 SESSION 3A ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING

!l00 !l00 1330 1600 1600 1600

1830

TECHNIQUES II SESSION 3B DATA ACQUISITION SESSION 3B DISPLAY SYSTEMS LABORATORY SESSION - 3 SESSION 4A - STATISTICAL PRODUCTS SESSION 4B - MODEL PERFORMANCE SESSION 4C ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING TECHNIQUES - III BANQUET IN BLUENOSE ROOM

Friday. October 16 . 1987 0830 THEME SPEAKER SESSION - II 1030 SESSION 5 - MARINE DATA ACQUISITION 1300 SPECIAL SESSION USERS AND PROVIDERS OF

MARINE WEATHER SERVICES 1430 SPECIAL SESSION USERS AND PROVIDERS OF

MARINE WEATHER SERVICES 1530 CONCLUDING REMARKS

SECOND WORKSHOP ON OPERATIONAL KETEOROLOGY

ADVANCE PROGRAM

Tuesday. October 13

1900-2200 Reg i stration

Wednesday. October 14

0730-1700 Registration

0830-0900 I NTRODUCTION/WELCOMING REMARKS

0900-1030 THEME SPEAKER SESSION - I

Mesoscale structures in Synoptic Systems R. Stewart, Cloud Physics Research Division, Atmospheric Environment Service, Downsview. Ontario

Analysis and Forecasting of Explosive Cyclogenesis F. Sanders, Professor Emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Cambridge, Massachusetts

1030-1100 Coffee

1100-1220 SESSION 1 - CYCLOGENESIS

The Oregon Coast Storm of July 4, 1986 G. Miller. National Weather Service Forecast Office, Portland, Oregon

Meteorological Precursors to Explosive Cyclogenesis J.R. Gyakum. University of Illinois, Urbana . Illinois

An Operational Checklist for the Forecasting of Explosive Cyclogenesis in the North Atlantic Ocean

E.P. Auc i ello . National Weather Service Forecast Office, Boston. Massachusetts and F, Sanders, Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Cambridge. Massachusetts

East Coast Cyclogenesis, January 10-12, 1987 J. Pearce, Maritimes Weather Centre. Atmospheric Environment Service, Bedford. N,S.

1220-1330 Lunch

1330- 1450 SESSION 2A - MARINE METEOROLOGY

Storm Surges on Lake Erie and the Use of the Ontario Weather Centre's Storm Surge Model

T. Sutherland. Ontario Weather Centre, Atmospheric Environment Service, Toronto , Ontario

The Mapping of Ice Growth Rates on Ships in the Labrador Sea - Grand Banks Area

W.P, Zakrzewski, R, Blackmore and E , P. Lozowski. Universiy of Alberta. Edmonton, Alberta

Engineering. Monsterous. and Freak WaveS J.W. Nickerson, Purce l lville, Virginia

An Algorithm for the Compilation. Synthesis and Processing of the Physical Parameters in a Marine Environment

T.N. Maisel. National Meteorological Center, National Weather Service, Washington. D,C.

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1330-1450 SESSION 2B - ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING TECHNI QUES - I

An Expert (Colleague) System for Weather Forecasting G. Babin and R. Moffet , Division de la formation professionnelle. Service de l'environnement atmospherique. Robert Lefebvre. Centre Meteorologique du Quebec , Service de l'environnement atmospherique, P. Zwack and S. Curry. Universite du Quebec a Montreal. and H. Vandeputte. Ecole Nationale de la Meteorologie, Toulouse. France

Comparison of RAINSAT Probability- of-Rain Maps with Surface Observations

P. King and T.C. Yip, Aerospace Meteorology Division . Atmospheric Environment Service, Downsview , Ontario

The Kinematic Flow of a Synoptic Storm S . R. Blackwell. G. M. Pearson and A.M, O'Toole. Professional Training and Development Division . Atmospheric Environment Service, Downsview, Ontario

Severe Thunderstorms and Hail Forecasting Using Derived Parameters from Standard RAOBS Data

V. Turcotte and D. Vigneux, Centre Meteorologique du Quebec. Service de l'environnement atmospherique. Montreal, Quebec

1450-1520 Coffee

1520-1720 LABORATORY SESSION - 1

A Predicting Explosive Cyclogenesis Over the Eastern Pacific Ocean

N. McLennan and L. Neil. Pacific Weather Centre, Atmospheric Environment Service, Vancouver. B.C.

B Analysis of Frontal Structures Using CASP Data S,R. Blackwell. Professional Training and Development Division, Atmospheric Environment Service, Downsview, Ontario

1900- 2200 POSTER/DEMONSTRATION SESSION & ICEBREAKER lne tdmonton lUV~ ~rocess 1ng ~ystem

J.M, Bullas and R. Goodson, Special Projects Office. Atmospheric Environment Service , Edmonton, Alberta

P2 Observations of and Forecasts for Road, Bridge and Runway Surfaces

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D2

P3

P4

J.R. Kelley, D,C. Trask and O. M. Hunt, Surface Systems Inc., St . Louis, Missouri

Computer Assisted Forecast Composition System J.C, McLeod, B.Q. deLorenzis and E, Goldberg, Forecast Research Division, Atmospheric Environment Servi ce, Downsview, Ontario

Automatic Voice Recognition Equipment as a Tool for Data Acquisition of Ice and Iceberg Information

Z. Miller, Ice Forecast Centre, Atmospheric Environment Service. Ottawa. Ontario

Categorical Verification of Marine Forecasts J,C. Curtis. National Weather Service Forecast Office , Seattle. Washington

The Terminal Forecast Verification System at the Canadian Forces Forecast Centre at Trenton, Ontario

J, Yip, Canadian Forces Forecast Centre, Trenton, Ontario

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D3

P6

D4

The Effects of Heavy Thunderstorm Activity on Water Levels on Lake Erie: A Case Study - May 18, 1986

T. Sutherland, Ontario Weather Centre, Atmospheric Environment Service, Toronto, Ontario

Diagnosing Explosive Cyclogenesis in the West-central North Atlantic Ocean using Animated Satellite Imagery

Ralph Anderson, Satellite Applications Laboratory , NOAA, Washington, D. C.

A Miniature Meteorological Package for Light Manned and Unmanned Aircraft

J . L. Cogan, Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, and M. Izquierdo and C. McDonald, University of Texas at El Paso , El Paso, Texas

Radar Data Processing System : On the use of Full-scan Radar Data in Operational Forecasting

H.P. Biron , Centre Meteorologique du Quebec, Service de l'environnement atmospherique, Montreal, Quebec

Thursday. October 15

0830 - 1030 LABORATORY SESSION - 2

A Verification of Weather Forecasts

B

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L. Wilson, Forecast Research Division, Atmospheric Environment Service , Downsview , Ontario

Marine Wind Analysis, Diagnosis and Forecasting

P. Bowyer and G. Roussel, Maritimes Weather Centre, Atmospheric Environment Service, Bedford, N.S.

Summer Severe Weather Forecasting on the Prairies

L. Legal, G. Machnee and D. Patrick, Prairie Weather Centre, Atmospheric Environment Service, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1030-1100 Coffee

1100-1220 SESSION 3A - ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING TECHNIQUES - II

Satell i te Data and Weather Office Local Forecasting R. Rowson, Prince George Weather Office , Atmospheric Environment Service, Prince George, B.C.

Performance Statistics on Techniques Used to Determine Ocean Surface Winds

W.H. Gemmill, T.W. Yu and D.M. Feit. National Meteorological Center, National Weather Service, Camp Spr ings, Maryland

A Short-range Forecasting Experiment Conducted During the Canadian Atlantic Storms Program (CASP)

K.A. Macdonald, M. Danks and J.D . Abraham, Maritimes Weather Centre, Atmospheric Environment Service, Bedford , N. S.

Concepts of Nephanalysis S.C . Ricketts, Yukon Weather Centre, Atmospheric Environment Service, Whitehorse, Yukon

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1100- 1220 SESSION 3B - DATA ACQUISITION

Temperature and Humidity Retrievals from TOVS in Cloudy Conditions

J.D. Steenbergen, B.T . Greaves and T.C. Yip, Aerospace Meteorology DiVision, Atmospheric Environment Service, Downsview, Ontario

Lightning Detection Systems: Research and Applications

H. Newhouse, National Weather Service, Silver Spring, Maryland

A Temperature Profile Model Bases on Surface Temperatures for Operational Use in Data Sparse Regions

Y.P. Yee , E. M. Measure and T.L. Barber, U.S. Army Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory , White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

Multi-angle Approach to Microwave Radiometric Temperature Profiling

T.L. Barber, E.M. Measure and Y.P. Yee, U.S. Army Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory, White Sands Missile Range , White Sands, New Mex ico

1100-1220 SESSION 3C - DISPLAY SYSTEMS

The Use of McIDAS as a Mesoscale Forecasting Tool During the Canadian Atlantic Storms Program (CASP)

J.D . Abraham, Maritimes Weather Centre, Atmospheric Environment Service , Bedford, N.S .

"METWORKS" - A Meteorologist ' s Workstation K. Spring, Pacific Weather Centre, Atmospheric Environment Service , Vancouver, B. C.

Techniques Suitable for Forecasting PreCipitation Types Using NWP Model Output

P. Koclas , Canadian Meteorological Centre, Atmospheric Environment Serv ice, Montreal, Quebec

The Central Weather Processor Engineering Development ~odel

J.D . Milutinovic. F.W. Law and M. Printy, Data Transformation Corporation, FAA Technical Center, Atlantic City , New Jersey

1220-1330 Lunch

1330-1530 LABORATORY SESSION - 3

A Interpretation of Statistical Guidance Forecasts H. Stanski, Forecast Research DiviSion , Atmospheric Environment Service, Downsview, Ontario N. Yacowar, Canadian Meteor ological Centre, Atmospheric Environment Servi ce , Montreal, Quebec

B Development and Vertical Motion in Mid-latitude System

G. Babin, R. Moffet, A. Patoine, R. Servranckx, Division de la formation professionnelle, Service de l'environnement atmospherique , and P. Zwack, Unive r site du Quebec a Montreal, Montreal , Quebec

1530-1600 Coffee

1600-1720 SESSION 4A - STATISTICAL PRODUCTS

Comparison of Automated Weather Element Forecasts with Forecasts Issued by the Weather Centres and with Direct Model Output

N. Brunet , R. Verret and N. Yacowar, Centre Meteorologique Canadien, Service de l'environnement atmospherique, Montreal. Quebec

Production of Automated Worded Forecasts for Days 3-4-5.

D. Soucy and N. Yacowar, Canadian Meteorological Centre, Atmospheric Environment Service. Montreal , Quebec

Progess in Statistical Weather Forecasting in Meteorological Services Research Branch

L. J. Wilson. Forecast Research Division. Atmospheric Environment Service, Downsview, Ontario

Operational Temperature Forecasting S.C. Ricketts. Yukon Weather Centre, Atmospheri ·: Environment Service, Whitehorse, Yukon

1600-1700 SESSION 4B - MODEL PERFORMANCE

A Preliminary Study of the Use of Boundary-Layer Models of Flow in Complex Terrain for High Resolution Diagnostic Surface Wind Forecasting

J.L. Walmsley and P.A. Taylor, Boundary-Layer Research Division, Atmospheric Environment Service. Downsview, Ontario

Erreurs Moyennes Dans Ie Modele aux Elements Finis Canadien

R. D'Amours, Centre Meteorologique Canadien, Service de l'environnemen t atmospherique , Montreal , Quebec

Behaviour of the Fleet Numerical Oceanography Center's Numerical Forecasts with Respect to Maritime Synoptic Scale Cyclones

P.A . Harr and W.N. Clune, Fleet Numerical Oceanography Center, Monterey, California

1600-1700 SESSION 4C - ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING TECHNIQUES - III

Calculat ion of Vertical Velocity from Surface Data Only: Results from CASP lOP 14 and Recent Improvements

P.P. Zwack and C. Nobert. Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Montreal, Quebec

Satellite Detection of Precursor Condition Leading to Polar Low Development

R.W. Fett, Naval Environmental Prediction Research Facility, Monterey, California

Isentropic Analysis and the Comma Cloud G.M . Pearson, S.R. Blackwell and A.M. O'Toole, Professional Training and Development Division, Atmospheric Environment Service, Downsview, Ontario

1900-2200 Banquet

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Friday. October 16

0830 - 1000 THEME SPEAKER SESSION - II

Marine Meteorology Cmdr . K. Lilly, Western Region, National Weather Service. Salt Lake City, Utah

Role of Observational Studies in Weather Forecasting M. Shapiro. NOAA/ERL Wave Propagation Laboratory , Boulder, Colorado

1000-1030 Coffee

1030-11 30 SESSION 5 - MARINE DATA ACQUISITION

Levelopments in Marine Observations R. W. Anderson, National Weather Service Forecast Office, Seattle, Washington

West Coast Marine Program: User Contact Through Marine Radio

E.J. Oja, Pacific Weather Centre, Atmospheric Environment Service, Vancouver, B.C.

The Future of Marine Weather Observation Services J . W. Nickerson, Purcellville , Virginia

1130 - 1300 Lunch

1300-1400 SPECIAL SESSION - USERS AND PROVIDERS OF MARINE WEATHER SERVICES

Par t 1 - Users Representatives from Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, fishermen, fisheries union

1400 - 1430 Coffee

1430-1530 SPECIAL SESSION - USERS AND PROVIDERS OF MARINE WEATHER SERVICES

Part 2 - Providers Representatives from the Atmospheric Environment Servi ce and the National Weather Service

1530-1600 Concluding Remarks

Association of Canadian Private Sector Organizations Providing Meteorological Services

Is your organi zation involved directly or indirectly in the business of providing meteorologically related services in Canada? If so, this letter is i mportant to your business!

Do you realize how smal l and fragmented the Canadian industry is in t hese areas ? Do you want this industry to have a strong voice which can lobby government. develop markets and promote professionalism which. in turn. will help strengthen and build the industry? Do you want to be informed about and be in a position to potentially benefit from government's privatization initiatives? You likely responded yes to these questions as did a number of industry representatives who have decided to take act ion.

BACKGROUND

At the December. 1986 Atmospheric Environment Ser vice (AES) Workshop on Privat ization of Meteorological Services, held at the Constel lation Hotel in Toronto. a meeting was held of more than 20 representatives of the private sector to discuss the need for an industry association. At t h is meeting an Organ izing Committee was formed and given a mandate to get the formation of the Association underway and to mail information on the proposed Association to potential members by early February.

ASSOCIATION OBJECTIVES

It is proposed that the membership of the Association be comprised of Canadian Private sector organizations in the business of selling meteorologically re lated services.

The objectives of the Associa t ion which were proposed at the December 2, 1986 meeting and provide a preliminary conceptua l framework for the Association are:

1. To lobby all three leve ls of government on behalf of private sector interests.

2. To promote a professional image. 3. To develop markets. 4. To educate. 5 . To exchange information. 6. To liaise with governments.

7. To provide an unbiased registration/referral service.

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WE WANT YOUR OPINIONS!

The Organizing Co,nmittee needs to hear your views about the proposed Association. If you were not on the AES workshop list but are interested in the organization , please forward your name and statement of interest to:

Dr. Boris Weisman Secretary, Organizing Committee c/o The MEP Company 7050 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 100 Markham, Ontario L3R 4GB

IT'S UP TO YOU!

Please bear in mind that an association can be establ ished only if there is sufficient interest and support. As our industry is small and fragmented. a large degree of participation will be essential if the Association is to have a chance of succeeding. To establish direction and spearhead this Association, the Organizing Committee needs your cooperation.

R.V. PORTELLI Chairman Organizing Commi ttee

NEW CMOS HI!I!BKRS

The following new members were approved at the Council meeting of 3 April 1987.

NAME

Ms. Evelyn Wilson (regular member)

Ms. Christine Best (student member)

Hr. Stephen J. Hickey (regular member)

Mr . Chi Dinh Nguyen (regular member)

Hr. Gilles Fournier (regular member)

Hr _ James B. Hilne (regular member)

Hr. Peter S. Galbraith (student member)

Hr. Gunter Schupke (regular member)

Dr. James W. S. Young (regular member)

Toronto

Toronto

New Brunswick

Alberta

Alberta

Halifax

Halifax

Winnipeg

Toronto

CANADIAN METEOROLOGICAL AND OCEANOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

REGISTRATION

SECOND WORKSHOP on

OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGY

14 - 16 october 1987

Please complete the following (print):

Name:

Address:

Affiliation:

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Registration fee: Enclosed?

CMOS Members $75(Can) Yes No

Non-members $100(Can)

Make cheque payable to OPERATIONAL WORKSHOP.

Forms for hotel reservations will be sent with acknowledgement of pre-registraton.

Accompanied by spouse: Yes No

Interested in: Harbour Boat Tour Yes No

Bedford Institute of Oceanography Tour Yes No

Canadian Forces METOC Centre Tour Yes No

Please send completed registration to:

CMOS OPMET Workshop, c/o Maritimes Weather Centre, 1496 Bedford Highway, Bedford, N.S. B4A 1E5

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14 - 16 Octobre 1987

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Serez-vous accompagne?

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veuillez faire parvenir votre formulaire a: CMOS OPMET Workshop, Maritimes Weather Centre, 1496 Bedford Highway, Bedford, N.S. B4A 1E5

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Kenrick Lewis Stuart Gunn

1923 - 1987

Ken Gunn~ Registrar at Queen's University and an early member of the Stormy Weather Group at McGill University~ died in Kingston on February 14, 1987~ at the age of 63.

Born in London~ Ontario~ he attended the University of Western Ontario~ graduating with a bachelor's degree in physics in 1944. He then served for two years as a Radar Officer on loan to the Royal Navy. With naval duty behind him~ including a year at sea on a destroyer~ he entered McGill in the fall of 1946 for graduate study in physics. He and the late Walter Hitschfeld were among the first graduate students of Professor J. Stewart Marshall when he moved his Stormy Weather Group to McGill from the Defense Research Board in Ottawa. Gunn and Bitschfeld~ who were to become lifelong friends, undertook a joint thesis project on the collision and coalescence of water drops, Hitschfeld having main responsibility for the theory~ Gunn the laboratory experiments. They were awarded their doctorates in 1950.

After his Ph. D.~ Ken Gunn continued first as a research associate. then as an Assistant Professor of Physics at McGill. In 1952 he married Hilda Joan Dunbar~ also from Ontario. His research during the 1950s consisted chiefly of the study of precipitation processes and the improvement of radar for quantitative precipitation measurement. Several of his papers from that period were classics. still frequently cited. Dr. Gunn experimented with new teaching procedures and pioneered the use of closed circuit television in the early 1960s. In addition to teaching and research he served as editor of the journal Physics in Canada from 1952 to 1960. and shared some of the burden of administration of the Stormy Weather Group with the director, Stewart Marshall. In 1961 he was promoted to full Professor.

Though he was content to work behind the scenes~ his competence as an administrator had not gone unnoticed. and in 1967 Dr. Gunn was invited to organize a new McGill office for planning and development, responsible for projections of budgets. enrollments~ space requirements~ and related matters. He accepted the invitation and served with distinction until leaving in 1971 for Queen's University. to take the newly created position of Senior Executive Assistant to the Academic Vice-Principal. In 1975 he was appointed Registrar at Queents. the position he held at the time of his death. Bis colleagues at Queen I shave praised Ken as a "bright. cheerful and creative presence" with an "extraordinary capacity for effective and efficient administration . "

Ken Gunn never lost his interest in atmospheric physics and maintained his membership in the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society and the American Meteorological Society. Be made his mark on our science~ and will be remembered by his many colleagues and former students as the splendid person he was. Be is survived by his wife Hilda and daughter Martha Bala of Kingston. and sons Stephen and David of Toronto.

DR. JOHN PATRICK TULLY

Dr. John Patrick Coast Oceanography" in British Columbia, Canada

Tully. known as "The Father of West Canada, passed away in Nanaimo.

on Tuesday. 19 Hay 1987.

"Jack" Tully was born in Brandon. Manitoba. November 1906. He completed public school in Winnipeg 1931 graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Biology and Chemistry.

on 29 and in BSc in

He commenced his career as a chemist with the Fisheries Research Board of Canada in Nanaimo. Where from 1933 until 1938 he conducted oceanographic studies in B.C. waters.

In 1939 he entered the graduate school of the University of Washington but his studies there were interrupted by the Second World War. In 1942 he was seconded to the Royal Canadian Navy for Anti - submarine Research; he became the leader in this work on the Pacific coast~ conducting several major studies on the behaviour of sound in the sea. For these studies he was honored by King George VI. being made a Member of the British Empire (HBE) in 1946.

After the war, he returned to the University of Washington and was awarded a PhD. in Physical Chemistry in 1948. His thesis was entitled "Oceanography and Prediction of Pulp Mill Pollution in Alberni Inlet" . This classic work is considered by many to be the first in which oceanography was applied to solve a major marine pollution problem.

Upon his return to Nanaimo he was appointed as Oceanographer-in-Charge of the Pacific Oceanographic Group (FOG) under the Canadian Joint Committee on Oceanography. In addition to carrying out important research. he distinguished himself as a leader of the fledgling group of young scientists.

Be wrote more than 80 scientific papers and reports on oceanography dealing mainly with the relationship between oceanography and fisheries resources~ pollution and defence.

Dr. Tully worked on many international projects with such countries as the U.S.A.~ Japan. and the USSR. He served on the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and the World Meteorological Organization in the development of joint ocean and meteorological services. He was the first Chairman of the Integrated Global Ocean Station System (IGOSS).

During the formative years of the Institute of Oceanography of the University of British Columbia he contributed significantly to oceanographic education in Canada. through his lectures and training of students.

In 1966, he became the Secretary of the Canadian Committee on Oceanography and acted as the senior oceanographic consultant to the Fisheries Research Board of Canada . He retired in 1969 but remained as an active consultant until 1975.

During his career Dr. Tully earned many awards. including the Coronation Medal in 1953, the Albert ler de Monaco et la Mer in 1967. the Hanley Bendal Prize in 1967, and the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal. In 1976 he was honored as one of the Pioneers of Canadian Oceanography. A J. P. Tully Medal of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society has been struck. and in 1984 . he became its first reCipient. for his significant contributions to Canadian oceanography. In his honour a new Department of Fisheries and Oceans oceanographic hydrographic research ship was named Jolm P. Tully in 1984.

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Dr. Tully was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a member of the American Geophysical Union, the Canadian Institute of Chemistry, the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Sigma Xi. and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. in which he served as President of the Western Division in 1963. He was also a Fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada and of the American Chemical Society.

Dr Tully helped many young oceanographers, guiding them in almost a paternalistic manner, helping them when personal problems arose, and most significantly encouraging them t o conduct good research. Although permanently disabled during his university years, Dr. Tully's physical activities were the envie of many a non-handicapped person and an inspiration to all who knew him.

We thank John P. Tully for his inspiration, and will always retain fond memories of him, as scientist, leader and a fine human being.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, and two daughters, Jean (Prout) and Anne (Gill), and one son, Jim.

TIIEOOORl! J08ANN1!S SIMONS 1939-1987

Dr. T.J. Simons was born in The Netherlands in 1939. He graduated from the Technological University of Delft where he majored in theoretical fluid dynamics. He was subsequently associated with the North Sea Storm Surge Research of the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute and serves as a meteorological officer in the Royal Netherlands Air Force. In 1966 Dr. Simons went to the USA as a research student at the Department of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University, where he studied atmospheric instability and numerical modelling of atmospheric development. Dr. Simons received his Ph.D. in 1970 for his study of the nonlinear dynamics of cyclone waves.

In 1970 Dr. T.J. Simons joined the Canada Centre for Inland Waters in Burlington, Ontario, where he worked on the development of three-dimensional hydrodynamical models of large lakes. He successfully verified the model against field measurements during the 1972 International Field Year for the Great Lakes. In 1975/76 he was a visiting scientist at the Oceanographic Institute of the University of Kiel, Federal Republic of Germany, where he applied his models to similar measurements taken during the 1975 Baltic Sea Experiment. His modelling efforts culminated in the Monograph "Circulation Models of Lakes and Inland Seas" published by the Canadian Government Publishing Centre. His recognition of the multi-disciplinary nature of environmental research led to the format ion of an ecosystem modelling group for the Great Lakes.

Recognition for his pioneering work led to numerous requests for consultations and advice by major research agencies around the world. Dr. Stmons' work attained public recognition when he was awarded the Chandler-Misener Award of the International Association f or Great Lakes Research in 1972, 1973, and 1976. He also received an Award of Merit from the Canadian Public Service in 1980.

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of In 1979, Dr~ T~J . Simons assumed Professor and Head of the

the position Institute of

Meteorology and Oceanography at the University of Utrecht, Netherlands. He returned to Canada and the National Water Research Institute where he was offered an opportunity to design a large-scale field program on Lake Ontario which would enable him to study some missing links in the modelling of closed basin circulations. This led to his comprehensive numerical and empirical models of wind-driven coastal currents which were subsequently used with success to predict alongshore movements of toxic contaminants. Using t his data base, he was also able to resolve the question of long-term mean circulation of unstratified basins by demonstrating that this circulation was governed by nonlinear processes, by employing the same techniques used in his Ph.D. thesis on nonlinear atmospheric dynamics.

While producing an impressive body of scientific work himself, Dr. Simons provided a stimulus to his colleagues. both by example and by constructive criticism and encouragement of others. He was a reserved man, but when asked for advice or help. be gave of his time and efforts generously and promptly.

In both his professional and private live, Dr. Simons was a rare and caring individual. His colleagues consider it an honour to have worked beside him and a privilege to be numbered among his friends.

Dr. T.J. (Joe) Simons is survived by his wife, Harleen, daughter, Irene, and son, Erik.

NEWSLETTI!R SUBKISSIONS

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DEADLINE FOR VOLUME AND ISSUE SUBKISSIONS

AUG. 21, 1987 AUGUST VOL 15 NO.4 OCT. 16, 1987 OCTOBER VOL 15 NO.5 DEC. 18, 1987 DRCEKBKR VOL 15 NO. 6 FEB. 19, 1988 FEBRUARY VOL 16 NO.1 APR. 15, 1988 APRIL VOL 16 NO.1 FEB. 01, 1988 MAY VOL 16 NO.2' JUN. 17, 1988 JUNE VOL 16 NO.3

::\: VOL 16 No.2 is the ANNUAL REVIEW and takes longer to prepare and print therefore the deadline is much earlier than for a regular issue.

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ROYAL METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY COURSES IN 1987

Weather Under Sail 16-23 May 1987 Fee £200 Directed by Mr Richard Ebling, Cardiff Weather Centre Run in conjunction with the Island Cruising Club Sailing from Salcombe in Devon the course takes plnce aboard the Club's 86ft classic Edwardian schooner which has berths for 8 plus Course Leader, Skipper and Mate, not forgetting a full-time cook, The destination will be the waters of the English Channel and you will learn not only about meteorology afloat but also about sailing a gaff rigged schooner. from measuring weather elements to influencing the ship's course on the b8Sis of your forec8st.

Mountain Weather 1-7 August 1987 Fee £131 Drapers' Field Centre, Betws-y-Coed, Gwynedd Directed by Mr Terry Spalding and Mr Rodney Blackall, Meteorological Office This is a course for 811 who like to roam in the hills. It consists of some lectures. do-it-yourself forecasting and field work amidst the beautiful scenery of Snowdoni8.

Understanding Weather 7-14 August 1987 Fee £140 Malham Tarn Field Centre, Yorkshire Directed by Dr Keith Weston, University of Edinburgh and Dr David Warren, British Antarctic Survey A course in which you are immersed in the weather and all things meteorological in the beautiful surroundings 1300ft up in the Yorkshire Dales. A full week's programme of talks, outdoor work and films includes learning about weather satellites. a forecasting competition and the launching and tracking of hydrogen-filled balloons.

Weather Science and 19-26 August 1987 Fee .£138 Weather Forecasting The Leonard Wills Field Centre, Nettlecombe Court, Somerset Directed by Dr Bob Riddaway, European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts and Dr Geoff Jenkins, Department of the Environment Would you enjoy learning howto understand weather charts and make your own local forecast? - to track weather balloons. to measure high altitude winds? - and to be involved in lo!s of other weather activities. all in the informal atmosphere of a beautiful old country house in the Exmoor National Park7 Then this is the course for you.

Weather and Bird Migration 6-11 September 1987 Fee £74.50 Gibraltar Point Field Station, Skegness, Lincolnshire Directed by Mr Malcolm Walker, University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology and Dr AI Venables, University College, Cardiff A course for bird watchers who wish to study the ways in which bird migration, popUlations, flight patterns and breeding habits depend upon weather and climate. Talks will be informal and illustrated liberally with diagrams and slides. Part of each day will be spent in the field on the Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve.

Weekend Courses

Understanding Mountain Weather 6-7 June and 27-28 June 1987 Directed by Mr D. J. George, Meteorological Office, in conjunction with the Sports Council (No previous knowledge needed) Weekend courses for those who go into the mountains for work or leisure, including leaders of parties and those working towards Mountain Leadership qualifications. Duke of Edinburgh awards, and '0' Level Meteorology. Includes one field trip and informal lectures. Bookings (including deposit of £25. deducted from course fee of £65) to: National Centre for Mountain Activities, Plas-y-Brenin, Capel Curig, Gwynedd.

For further details of the above courses please write, stating your specific interest, to: The Executive Secretary. Royal Meteorological Society, James Glaisher House. Grenville Plnce. Braclmell. Berkshire RG12 1 BX

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Department of Physics

MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada AlB 3X7

29 April 1987

Telex: 016-4101 Telepbone: (709) 737-

Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty appointment in

PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

to be made in the Physics Department, Memorial University of Newfoundland,

subj ect to final budgetary approval. Rank and salary are negotiable

and cooonensurate with the qualifications of the appointee. Experience

beyond a Ph.D. degree is preferred. The position offers a challenging

academic career with stimulating research opportunities focussing on

the Northwest Atlantic and the Labrador Current. The Department's Physical

Oceanography Group is engaged in theoretical and experimental studies

of coastal and continental shelf oceanography, deep ocean circulation,

Lagrangian formulations of dynamical and dispersion problems, numerical

modelling and acoustic remote sensing.

Candidates are sought whose primary interests are in continental

shelf oceanography. However, qualified individuals with expertise in other

areas of physical oceanography are encouraged to apply. An interest in

interdisciplinary research and co-operation would be an asset . The

appointment will include teaching duties at the graduate and undergraduate

levels. Those interested should send curriculum vitae including the

names of three referees, or requests for information I to Dr. D. H.

Rendell, Head, or to Dr. Alex E. Hay, Department of Physics, Memorial

University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, AlB 3X7.

,In accordance with Canadian Immigration policy, this advertisement

is directed, in the first instance, to Canadian citizens and permanent

residents of Canada.

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Canada: First nation to ratify Vienna Convention 0n jUlll' -I. 1986 Canada becamc the firs! n'HiNI rl."! rarit\ ' Ihe \'ienna Convcntion fN till' I'rl)[ l'(lil)Il'llj' thL' OZOI1(' La)'l'r. Thl' l

HcGILL UNIVKRSITY

DI!PARTHKNT OF

HI!TEOROLQGY

Applicat i ons are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Meteorology. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. with experience in large-scale dynamics and research i nterests in climate studies involving data analysis and modelling .

The incumbent will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels~ and to participate in the research activities of the newly formed Climate Research Group. Examples of research topics of interest to the group include the analys i s and modelling of atmospheric blocking~ middle-atmosphere circulation and variability. tropical-midlatitude teleconnections. ocean circulation modelling and large- scale air/sea interactions_

In accordance with Canadian immigration regulations, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The closing date for applications is November 1, 1987 and the appointment could take place as early as January 1. 1988. Send curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three references to:

The Chairman Department of Keteorology KcGill University 805 Sherbrooke St. West Montreal. Quebec IDA 21C6

UNlVKRSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

DI!PAR1HIlNT OF OCEANOGRAPHY

RESEARCH POSITION

Recent Ph.D with experience in numerical modelling of ocean circulation is sought to participat e in the development of existing numerical models of British Columbia fjords . Field programs to provide additional verification data for the models will be conducted by the co-investigators. The position is available beginning 1 September. 1987 but starting may be delayed up t o 1 January, 1988. It is for one year initially but may be renewed for a second year . It will be filled at postdoctoral (ca $21.700) or research associate (up to ca $32.000~level according to the candidate's experience .

In accordance with Canadi an immigration requirements. this advertisement is directed to Canadian cit izens and permanent res i dents. Resumes and three letters of reference should be sent by 1 August 1987 to:

Dr. S. Pond. Department of Oceanography. 6270 Univers ity Blvd . • Vancouver. B. C. , V6T lWS

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A'llIOSPHKRIC SCIENCE

DALHOUSIE UNlVKRSITY

The Atmospheric Environment Service and Dalhousie University are submitting to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council a proposal for t he establishment of a centre of excellence and graduate program in atmospheric science. t i s envisaged that there will be four tenure- track positions. one senior and one junior in each of the two general areas of climate research and marine meteorology.

Further information on the pos i t ions and on existing teaching and research programs at Dalhousie. Bedford Institute of Oceanography, and AES. Bedford may be obtai ned froru

Dr. C. Garrett Department of Oceanography Dalhousie University Halifax. Nova Scotia B3H 4Jl Canada

Applications positions should above address .

for bot h senior and junior be sent t o Dr. C. Garrett at the

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements. this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent res i dents of Canada. With respect to the employment of women faculty. Dalhousie Univers i ty is an affirmative action employer.

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

DEPAR'llIENT OF OCEANOGRAPHY

NSERC UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Applications are invited f rom suitably qualified candidates for NSERC Univers ity Research Fellowships to be held in the department of Oceanography. Applicants must have post- doctoral experi ence and be Canadian citizens or have landed immigrant status. Applications from all disciplines i n ocean science will be considered.

Please write for further particulars and send application. with a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three referees, to :

Dr. S.H. Calvert. Bead, Department of Oceanography. University of British Columbia. Vancouver . B. C. V6T lWS

INTI!RIIATIOIIAL CONFl!RENCB ON TROPICAL

HICRO- HKTEOROLOGY AND

AIR POlJ.IJTION

The International Conference on Tropical Micro-meteorology and Air Pollution is being organized by the Indian Institute of Technology~ New Delhi . The Conference will be held at the Indian Institute of Technology. New Delhi. India from February 15 to February 19. 1988 . It is co-s ponsored by the Indian National Sci ence Academy; American Meteorological Society; Internationa l Cent re for Theoretical Physics (ICTP). Italy; Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS). Italy; Indian Meteorological Society; Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of I ndia; Department of Envi ronment. Govt. of Indi a. A number of other Indi an and International societi es are also expected to co-sponsor the Conference.

FINAL GALL FOR PAPIlRS

Original papers or well documented case studies, including suggested remedial measures and their impact , will be accept ed on the following topics:

Procedures for dealing with accidental releases of substantial quantities of toxic material in densely populated areas .

Modelling and monitoring combinations of dispersed and sources in urban and rural areas, of smoke and dust from bio-mass blown soil and sand.

pollution from large industrial includi ng effect s burning and wind

The impact of possible future growth i n the use of a l ternative energy sources and improved efficiency of combust ion on air pollution in the tropics.

Characteristics of t he tropical boundary layer over land and ocean:

a) Boundary layer dynamics b) Observational studies

This is the final invitation for contributions on any of the above or related topics . Five copies of an abstract (about one page) of each paper proposed for the Conference, together with the names , addresses and affiliations of authors and co-authors should reach the following address before August 15, 1987.

Professor M.P. Singh Centre for Atmospheric Science, Indian Institute of Technology, Rauz Ihas. New Delhi 110 016, India

POSTER SESSIONS

The Conference viII include poster sessi ons. Themes for poster sessions viII be chosen on the basis of the abstracts received by August 15, 1987. To ass i st in this choice. authors are requested to indicate vhether they would like to present their papers in the poster sessions.

PUBLICATION OF THE CONFKRllNCE PROCBEDINGS

It is proposed to publish the proceedings as a special issue of "Atmospheric Environment", subject to the Journal's normal peer review process. To expedite the review for publication, authors are

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requested to submit the full paper with the final extended abstract, or failing that, to bring the manuscript to the Conference.

SIlHI!ARY OF DI!ADLINl! DATES

Submission of abstracts •••. • . . • ••••• Aug. 15,1987 Acceptance of papers • •• • • ••••••••••• Oct. 15,1987 Submission of extended abstracts •••• Dec. 15,1987

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